Lesson Plan for Guitar and Bass Students By Zakaria Beginner level (weeks 1 to 4) Lesson 1: Introduction to the instrument The parts of the guitar/bass How to hold the instrument correctly Tuning Basics (with a tuner and by ear) String names and numbering Lesson 2: Basic Fretting and Picking Techniques Correct hand positioning Simple Finger Exercises for Coordination Basic Strumming (for acoustic and electric guitar) Alternate Picking (for lead guitar) Basic Fingering Style (for bass) Lesson 3: First chords and simple bass lines Open chords (C, G, D, Em, Am) Basic Chord Transitions Simple bass fundamental note exercises (EADG positions) Playing with a slow song Lesson 4: Introduction to Scales and Rhythm Basic Major and Minor Scales Understanding Timing and Rhythm (Playing in 4/4) Scratching patterns (acoustic/electric) Basic Bass Lines Intermediate level (weeks 5 to 12) Lesson 5-6: Barre Chords and Power Chords Mastery of barre chords (F, Bm, etc.) Power Chords for Rock and Metal (5th and Basic Movement) Palm muting for tight rhythmic playing Lesson 7-8: Lead Guitar Techniques and Bass Groove Pentatonic scale and basic solo Hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, bending Basic improvisation (solo guitar) Groove Exercises for Bass (Locking with Drummer) Lesson 9-10: Fingerpicking and Slap Bass Introduction to Fingerpicking Patterns (Acoustic Guitar) Simple arpeggios for ballads Slap and pop technique for bass Playing syncopated rhythms Lesson 11-12: Playing Songs and Jamming Learning complete songs based on preferences Playing with backing tracks Presentation of effects (distortion, delay, reverb for electric guitar) Creative solo and improvisation Advanced level (in progress) Advanced solo techniques (modes, arpeggios, tapping) Songwriting and composition Using Effects and Sound Shaping for Electric Guitar Jazz, blues and funk grooves for bass and guitar Live performance skills

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